Working Holiday Visa

If the Au Pair is from these countries, they can become an Au Pair with the Working Holiday Visa:

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Chile

Costa Rica

Croatia

Denmark

Estonia

France

Germany

Greece

Hongkong

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Latvia

Lithuania

Mexico

New Zealand

Netherland

Norway

Poland

Sweden

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

South Korea

Taiwan

Czech Republic

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Citizens of Austria and Switzerland can not apply for this type of visa.

The Au Pair has to meet certain requirements to be eligible for the Working Holiday Visa:

be at least 18 years old and not older than 35

have basic knowledge of English or French

need 2500 CAD$ and a ticket for the flight back to the home country

have a passport which is valid during the whole time that the Au Pair will spend in Canada

be able to take out health insurance for the duration of your stay—you may have to present evidence of this insurance when you enter Canada

The Canadian embassy also offers the tool “Come to Canada”. Here it is possible to check if the Au Pair’s nationality is eligible for a Working Holiday Visa.

For more regulations, requirements and information, please check with the Canadian embassy.

The Working Holiday Visa costs 250 CAD$ (170€) and can only be paid by credit card. In addition, there is a fee of about 300 € for a medical exam after your visa application which can not just be done by your doctor. The embassy will give you instructions and a form when you apply.